A relative of a biker arrested in connection with the murder of Andrew O’Donoghue has said she is proud of the suspected killer, we can reveal.

The woman, who we can’t name for legal reasons, said she is happy about what happened to Mr O’Donoghue, who was gunned down last Saturday.

Earlier this week, we revealed a faction known as the Caballeros was behind the cruel and bloody killing of the Limerick father of one, whose biker nickname was “Odd”.

But now, the close relation of the suspect said she is proud of what happened and that the accused is a true biker.

She said: “For everyone that wants a chinwag, here’s the truth. He is what I call a real 1 per cent man. He is the real martyr. He has thrown himself to the wolves to protect his family.

“Now what one of ye would do that?

“No one threatens our family. He is our hero and I’ll support you till the end.

“I say one thing. I couldn’t be prouder. Here’s to here’s to our blaze of glory.”

She ended her rant by saying “blood is thicker than water” and “f**k what people think”.

The term “1 per cent Motorcycle Club” is commonly used to describe outlaw motorcycle clubs such as the Hells Angels or the Bandidos, as the other 99 per cent of motorcycle riders are law-abiding citizens.

The Caballeros are a support group for the feared international biker gang the Bandidos, who are involved in drug running and violence across the globe for decades.

Earlier in the week, one of the suspects had posted online that they were proud to officially have links to the thugs.

He wrote: “We are now a support club to the Bandido Nation. I would like to say that we as a club “Caballeros Mc Ireland” are honoured to have been given this status by our brothers in the Bandido Nation and we salute you.

“The Red & Gold are our colours now and we are so proud of the Red and Gold Nation.

“Te me ag teacht ( I am coming) to a town near you.

“I would like to thank my brothers in arms who made this happen and that our brotherhood is stronger now more than ever against all the odds that other clubs put up against us ‘We shall over come, either by peace or war’.”

Gardai are still questioning four men in relation to the murder of Mr O’Donoghue.

They have since recovered the shotgun believed to have been used in the vicious murder.

Gardai in Bruff are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have any information to contact them on 061-382940 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.